Sunday, June 29, 2014

Most of the test pictures posted are self-explanatory, though. Just browse through the page and inspect yourself and find out all the differences, if you can see any!

Btw, I am impressed with the IQ of this converter, at least on a cropped sensor. This TC is rather expensive, anyway. If it is confirmed to be FF compatible, I would not hesitate to invest. But as all the other Pentax stuff nowadays, not to even mention about their rareness and the lack of new models (there are only a few each year), the problem to buy is only about the lack of faith, frankly. It is all because we cannot see the future nor the direction of the brand, which has been rather unclear for years now! >:-(

Monday, June 16, 2014

"Thank you for contacting RICOH.We have been informed that there is now a shop adjustment that
can be made to help resolve/reduce the reported K-3 "mirror-flop" issue.
I recommend you return your camera directly to RICOH Imaging Company at
the address listed below for examination."

It seems that Sigma, as a 3rd party lens maker (and that Pentax as the least popular DSLR brand), still produces and markets far more exciting new lenses in K-mount than the original maker Pentax herself. The Sigma 35mm F1.4 Art is a really good example, which is even a high-end 135 FF lens but not selling very dear. In fact, Pentax still has no FF DSLR body of any actually. So, this Sigma lens is still a waste when it is mounted on any Pentax APS-C body! :-(

Besides, the HSM motor of Sigma does have far better reputation than the original SDM of Pentax, too! The Saten Super-easy Die Motor is a contemporary shame of Pentax and it pollutes the Star name for the top-of-the-line Pentax lenses which represented excellent quality and reliability for years for decades in the past! >:(

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Since 1988, I have been using a Pentax SLR for shooting. My own profession is an electronics engineer. I am actually a photographic gearaholic and a true Pentax supporter owning ALL Pentax camera systems namely Pentax K and 645 (both Film and Digital) and Q, counting Five in Total. Over years, I have huge investment in Pentax and I do love most of my Pentax glass. After all, Pentax is yet the brand I love and concern most and that's why this Blog!